Louis Armstrong Park was developed with the city of New Orleans to
highlight the site’s rich, historic African American heritage and
culture. The interpretive plaza celebrates six key contributors, linking
them through design elements and the creation of an animated public
space. Louis Armstrong Park is a 29.23-acreregional park, housing vital
cultural resources such as the Municipal Auditorium, Mahalia Jackson
Theater for the Performing Arts, the National Jazz Historical Park, and
Congo Square. The park provides an interpretive “journey” through New
Orleans’ history and culture, while creating educational and cultural
opportunities for families. As a team member while working at Hamilton Anderson Associates in Detroit, Michigan, Michael Ford was involved with developing the design concept and architectural graphics.